Serato Sample vs Waves Curves AQ
| Serato Sample | Waves Curves AQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $20.83/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | 9.99 /mo | — |
| Plugin support | plugin-only | plugin-only |
| Sample mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Supported sample formats | aac, aif/aiff, mp3, mp4, m4a, wav, ogg, flac, wma | WAV, AIFF, OGG, FLAC |
| Standalone app | No | No |
| Maximum polyphony | — | 16 voices |
Both are listed in Best Sampler Software. On Inferse, Waves Curves AQ scores higher on our published basis.